| R -- Senior Police Advisor |
| Program Summary |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Combine Solicitation |
| Solicitation Number: |
PSC08028INL |
| Posted Date: |
Mar 24, 2008 |
| Original Response Date: |
Apr 23, 2008 |
| Current Response Date: |
Apr 23, 2008 |
| Original Archive Date: |
May 08, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
May 08, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services |
| Naics Code: |
928120 -- International Affairs |
Contracting Office Address
Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, DC, 20520, UNITED STATES
Description
Senior Police Advisor - Afghanistan
Gentlemen/Ladies:
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking applications from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described below.
Any questions may be directed to Linda Gower, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail gowerlg@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to:
Linda Gower, INL/RM/RM, 202-776-8774
Navy Hill South (SA-4)
Department of State
2430 E. Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20520
Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the OF 612, applicants shall provide CV and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in WordPerfect 5.1 or Word 97. Sincerely, Linda G. Gower, Contracting Officer
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC08028 (INL)
2. ISSUANCE DATE: 3/24/2008
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 4/23/2008
FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time
4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Police Advisor
5. MARKET VALUE: FP-2 - FP-1, Step 7
6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: June 2008-June 2009, extendable as required
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kabul, Afghanistan
8. JOB DESCRIPTION:
I. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
BACKGROUND: The Senior Police Advisor (PA) will live and work in Afghanistan. Primary location will be the U.S. Embassy compound in Kabul but considerable time may be spent in travel to field locations. Additionally, the PA should anticipate being flexible in deployment location in order to accommodate the needs of the mission as determined by the Director NAS/INL. This may include lengthy or semi-permanent deployments to an INL field locations such as an RTC.
The PA reports through a Foreign Service program officer to the Director of the Narcotics Affairs Section/International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (NAS/INL) US Embassy Kabul, serving as a police subject matter expert on the full range of law enforcement issues as they relate to stabilization and reconstruction activities in failed or failing states, and complex security environments. The PA would provide the technical law enforcement expertise within the NAS and on behalf of INL in interagency settings, for activities aimed at improving INL and broader USG and international capacities to provide law enforcement assistance in stability and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. S/he would be responsible for maintaining oversight and evaluation of specific program areas/issues as instructed by the Director NAS/INL as well as providing investigative or other law enforcement skills. S/he would serve as the lead specialist among the Embassy?s Police Advisor Team (PAT) and would work closely with the Foreign Service program officer to ensure that policy objectives for the Afghan Police Program are supported by realistic and achievable law enforcement programs. S/he would also serve as a resource for the managers of INL/CIV programs already underway, providing expert guidance as needed.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The PA will report through a Foreign Service program officer to Director of the Narcotics Affairs Section, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Embassy Kabul.
II. STATEMENT OF WORK
Specific program management responsibilities include:
? Serve as the senior police subject matter expert within the Narcotics Affairs Section and advisor on such matters to the Director NAS/INL.
? Provide direction and supervision, under the guidance of the NAS Director and the Foreign Service program officer, to the NAS Police Advisor Team.
? Develop, and assist other NAS/INL staff and the Police Advisor team to develop, law enforcement programs for post-conflict and complex security operations which are coordinated with the police, criminal justice and corrections programs.
? Provide policy analysis and program guidance to the NAS/INL staff, the INL front office, and other Department of State offices upon request on law enforcement aspects of current program efforts as well as those in planning or evaluation stages. Such guidance may address any of a wide number of issues, such as mission objectives; the size and structure of the international police presence; rules of engagement for international police; coordination with military mission elements; budgeting; development of Afghan policing capacities and institutions; and training plans.
? Provide policy analysis and guidance to the NAS/INL staff, the INL front office, and other Department of State offices upon request on practical measures to improve U.S. and international capacities to provide police assistance to stability and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.
? Participate in senior-level meetings, seminars, and exercises with USG, Allied and Host National representatives to develop plans/programs for implementation of police assistance and improve INL capacities to respond quickly and effectively when new mission initiatives emerge.
? Serve as an advisory resource for INL program managers in Washington and in the field on specific aspects of planning and implementation of ongoing CIVPOL and police assistance programs.
? Participate in and/or lead assessments of current program efforts in regards to law enforcement capacities and structures in Afghanistan, as well as assessments of the impact of ongoing programs; brief those assessments to senior INL and other Department and interagency officials; and, on the basis of those assessments, propose future activities and/or remedial actions.
? Represent INL, as needed, at domestic and international conferences on law enforcement aspects of stability and reconstruction operations.
? Assist with recruitment of law enforcement personnel for INL/CIV programs.
? Participate in NAS/INL Kabul office meetings.
? If qualified, provide PSD service to senior NAS/INL staff on an as needed basis.
? Other duties as requested and assigned by the INL/CIV Director.
III. LEVEL OF EFFORT
The level of effort required over the period of this one year contract is 100%.
The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
IV. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Minimum requirements are as follows:
? U.S. Citizenship.
? At least 10 years experience in U.S. law enforcement/corrections operations, management, organizational development, planning and/or training. (Time and duties in previous CIVPOL missions will count toward this total)
? Experience working with the UN or other international organizations overseas in a CIVPOL or related mission.
? Ability to safely carry, operate and maintain an M4, MP-5, Glock 19 and M9.
? Ability to obtain DOS-approved security clearance at the Secret level.
? At least five years supervisory experience.
Preferred qualifications include:
? Experience in police operations, training and reform efforts in a post-conflict or active insurgency environment.
? Knowledge of police development in an international environment.
? Experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Defense, USAID).
? Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
? Superior interpersonal skills.
V. EVALUATION FACTORS
A. Ability to provide police subject matter and policy guidance to senior level policy makers within the Embassy and INL. (25%)
B. Experience and ability to assess current programs and assist in developing and implementing plans for improving U.S. capacities to implement police assistance programs. (25%)
C. Ability to liaise with members of relevant USG agencies, Host National representatives and the international community in developing and coordinating police programs, as well as to represent INL in these forums. (20%)
D. Ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both orally and in written form. (10%)
E. Ability to effectively supervise others. (10%)
F. Experience in working in an overseas high-threat environment. (10%)
VI. COMPENSATION: Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: Level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant?s experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated.
VII. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. BENEFITS
Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave
2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable, and except for U.S. resident hires). *
(A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120).
(B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).
(C) Post Allowance (Section 220).
(D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).
(E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).
(F) Education Allowance (Section 270).
(G) Education Travel (Section 280).
(H) Post Differential (Chapter 500).
(I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and
(J) Danger Pay (Section 650).
3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs
99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs
99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services
98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs
98-19 Home Leave under USPSCs
98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs
98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List
97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally, with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less
97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts
97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination
96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave
94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs)
93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC)
Point of Contact
Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775, Email gowerlg@state.gov - Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775, Email gowerlg@state.gov
Place of Performance
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Kabul |
| Country: |
AFGHANISTAN |
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